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Orioles wait on Alexander while Holliday is unlikely to return in 2026; Albernaz seeks higher standards; O’s-Blue Jays lineup

José Barrero is in the Orioles’ lineup at second base for Monday night’s game. Barrero will be the 60th player used by the team. Barrero is with the Orioles because two players, Blaze Alexander and Jackson Holliday, are on the 10-day injured list.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 15

Orioles’ Alexander leaves for birth of 1st child; Robert begins baseball activities; O’s-Mets lineups

Blaze Alexander, who’s played seven positions for the Orioles this season, is about to add another job, an important one, to his resume. Alexander, who’s

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 10

Orioles news: Alexander hits IL, team three games back

Hello, friends. The Orioles yet linger, never quite doing enough to fully drop out of the picture and never quite doing enough to remain in the inner reaches of the race either.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

Orioles Place Blaze Alexander On Injured List

The Orioles announced today that infielder/outfielder Blaze Alexander has been placed on the 10-day injured list with low back discomfort. Fellow infielder/outfielder Jeremiah Jackson has been recalled to take his place on the roster.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Craig Albernaz Shares Update on Injured Orioles Player Blaze Alexander

Blaze Alexander is day-to-day after suffering back spasms during the Baltimore Orioles’ 9-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz provided the update after Alexander was forced out of the game in the ninth inning.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 9

Henderson, Alexander leave late with injuries in 9-5 Orioles loss to Guardians

As the Orioles’ season nears its end, players are getting hurt and others are playing unfamiliar positions. On Tuesday night, in the late innings of a

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 7

Orioles Must See As Much Blaze Alexander As Possible In Final Two Weeks Of Season

It’s doubtful that the unbelievable tear that Blaze Alexander was on from late April until the All-Star break turns out be indicative of the kind of ballplayer he is.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 6

Red Sox's Sonny Gray, Isiah Kiner-Falefa Rips Orioles, Blaze Alexander

There has been no love lost between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles throughout their series so far this week over at Camden Yards. For the Red Sox, it has been a great series.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / September 6

'Wanted to Bury Those Guys': Red Sox’s Sonny Gray Rips Into Orioles’ Blaze Alexander Antics

Sonny Gray took the mound after nine days of rest on Saturday and shut out the Baltimore Orioles in a 5-0 victory. It marked the second straight game in which the Boston Red Sox shut down the Orioles, who also suffered a 1-0 loss the previous day.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / September 5

'Why Are You Mad?': Red Sox and Orioles Benches Erupt as Tensions Boil Over in Heated MLB Battle

An apparent stare-down was all it took for Blaze Alexander to spark a benches-clearing incident on Friday. Essentially a pitcher’s duel, the rivalry between the AL East rivals, the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles, spilled over in the late innings.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 5

Tensions simmering ahead of Orioles' rematch with Red Sox

Late-season intensity has been on display in the first two games of Boston's series against the host Baltimore Orioles. That could be part of the backdrop as the Red Sox go for their third consecutive victory when the teams meet Saturday night.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / September 5

Benches clear in Red Sox-Orioles game after hard slide

The benches and bullpens emptied Friday night at Camden Yards after Baltimore Orioles outfielder Blaze Alexander took a hard slide into second base during an eighth-inning double play against the Boston Red Sox.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 29

Just off IL, Blaze Alexander looks to spark Orioles vs. Athletics

Blaze Alexander has returned just in time for the Baltimore Orioles, who continue their three-game series against the Athletics on Saturday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 28

Orioles Blaze Alexander Batting Leadoff And Playing Short In Return From IL

The Orioles are wasting no time getting to see as much Blaze Alexander as soon as possible. Baltimore added the sparkplug to the active roster and are batting him leadoff in Sacramento against the A’s in his first game back after breaking his hand getting hit by a pitch just before the All-Star break.

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25

Orioles' Blaze Alexander makes a wild behind-the-back tag in rehab game

Blaze Alexander is flexing on the minor leagues right now. The Baltimore Orioles infielder Alexander went viral in a game Tuesday for an absolutely wild tag.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Orioles' Blaze Alexander Announces Update After 18 Missed Games

One of the best moves the Baltimore Orioles made this past offseason was trading for utility man Blaze Alexander in a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / July 13

Orioles’ Blaze Alexander calls out Royals for injuring him

Baltimore Orioles infielder Blaze Alexander had a sharp response to the Kansas City Royals over the circumstances that led to him breaking his hand in Sunday’s game.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Orioles Receive Devastating Blaze Alexander Injury News

Blaze Alexander's breakout 2026 campaign with the Baltimore Orioles has come to an unfortunate halt. The 27-year-old utility man left Sunday's 8-2 win over the Kansas City Royals with a non-displaced fracture in his left hand.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / July 12

$Orioles' Blaze Alexander fractures hand when hit by pitch vs. Royals$

Orioles' Blaze Alexander fractures hand when hit by pitch vs. Royals

Baltimore utility player Blaze Alexander sustained a non-displaced fracture in his left hand when he was hit by a pitch against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Orioles’ Blaze Alexander Suffers Fractured Hand On HBP

The Orioles’ 8-2 win over the Royals today came at a painful cost for Blaze Alexander, as the third baseman left the game due to a non-displaced fracture

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / June 30

Orioles IF Blaze Alexander's clutch defense has taken a downturn

Alexander is normally established for his defense, as he committed only one error across his first 67 games. But the 27-year-old has gone through a rough patch defensively, committing four errors across a five-game span.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / June 30

Blaze Alexander’s Rise Gives the Orioles a Happy Storyline

The Baltimore Orioles’ season hasn’t gone the way they envisioned when they entered spring training with aspirations of winning the American League East.

Baltimore Orioles News / Stadium Rant / June 18

Why Blaze Alexander Should Be Playing Every Day for the 2026 Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles ‘ acquisition of Blaze Alexander before the 2026 season went largely under the radar. He was only a utility guy for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024 and 2025.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / May 30

Blaze Alexander Was Brutal In April And Masterful In May. Here's What To Expect In June

Blaze Alexander looked like he didn’t belong in an everyday lineup at the end of April. At the end of May, the do-everything utility guy looks like he could make a case for being a leadoff guy (and is Taylor Ward wasn’t walking as much as anyone in baseball, he might be.

Baltimore Orioles News / Burn City Sports / March 26

Former D-Backs utility man Blaze Alexander makes quick impact with Orioles

BALTIMORE — It didn’t take long for former Arizona Diamondbacks utilityman Blaze Alexander to make an immediate impact with his new team on Opening Day.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / February 5

Diamondbacks trade Blaze Alexander to Orioles for pitching depth

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have made another offseason move, one that continues to add to their pitching staff. According to MLB insider Robert

MLB News / Burn City Sports / September 6, 2025

Blaze Alexander shines in center as Diamondbacks defeat Boston Red Sox

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks’ Blaze Alexander made the game’s most important play in Friday’s win against the Boston Red Sox, 10-5. The Diamondbacks had the lead at the top of the third inning, 2-1, with the Red Sox threatening with runners on second and first base.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / August 9, 2025

Blaze Alexander leads charge for the Diamondbacks as future gains hype

The D-Backs might have found a solution at third base after Blaze Alexander was able to take over on Friday night against the Colorado Rockies. The future is looking brighter every day for third baseman Blaze Alexander.